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Praia de Porto de Mos is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 33th place out of 123 beaches in the Algarve region 67.4 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Lagos settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Praia de Porto de Mos coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Barranco do Martinho, which has a rating of 8.3.
Praia de Porto de Mos is located in Algarve within Lagos, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Lagos 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Carrapateira 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Carvoeiro 4.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Alvor 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Salema 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Portimao 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Carvoeiro 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Carvoeiro 3.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Porches 4.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Porches 4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Brown fine sand
Armacao de Pera 3.2 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Praia de Porto de Mos. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Praia de Porto de Mos implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Praia de Porto de Mos is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia de Porto de Mos has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Praia de Porto de Mos does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Praia de Porto de Mos can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Praia de Porto de Mos.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
There are 2936 places to stay in the Praia de Porto de Mos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Porto de Mos include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Praia de Porto de Mos has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Praia de Porto de Mos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kayaking and snorkeling located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Porto de Mos is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Praia de Porto de Mos (Algarve) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water
Acoteias 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Ilha de Faro 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Tavira 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, White fine sand
Arroteia de Baixo 6.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Torre 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise water
Vilamoura 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Manta Rota 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Armacao de Pera 2.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Armacao de Pera 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Altura 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Albufeira 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Ilha do Farol 0.2 km
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